Wednesday, 8 April 2026

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SGH registers 18 National Day babies, KPJ Kuching two

KUCHING: A total of 18 National Day babies were born at Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here while two others were born at Kuching Specialist Hospital (KPJ) here, yesterday. At 3.00 pm yesterday, a spokesperson from SGH Labour Ward said the 18 babies comprised nine boys and nine girls. “The babies

315 summonses issued in 14 JPJ operations

KUCHING: A total of 315 summonses were issued by the State Road Transport Department (JPJ) in 14 operations statewide in conjunction with the National Day Special Operations on Thursday night. According to State JPJ director Mohd Syafiq Anas Abdullah, when met at one of the operations in Batu Kawa here,

Over 170 cyclists in Layar Merdeka Fun Ride

BETONG: More than 170 cyclists participated in the 9.6-kilometre Layar Merdeka Fun Ride 2.0 held in conjunction with Layar Cycling Carnival (LCC) 2018 at Betong Sports Complex here, yesterday. Among the participants was Layar State Assemblyman, Gerald Rentap Jabu. The ride led by Gerald started from Betong Sports Complex before

New Zealand looks to protect sweet rewards from manuka honey export

CELEBRITIES like Scarlett Johansson and Ed Sheeran swear by the powers of manuka honey. A small pot can cost easily command top dollar. But how can consumers be sure they’re buying the real deal? Manuka honey has become one of New Zealand’s star exports over the last decade thanks to

Consumers’ choice top priority at F.I.T Café

KUCHING: F.I.T (Friend In Town) Café and Catering, at Lot 215, Jalan Nipah Off Jalan Abell Padungan here puts its customers’ choice as top priority. It operates from Monday to Sunday, starting as early as 6.30 am until 9.30 pm. Owner who is also the head of  chef,  Chef Simon

6 suspects arrested for armed robberies on grocery stores

KUCHING: Six men aged between 18 and 25 years were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the armed robbery cases involving grocery stores in the city.  Kuching District police chief, ACP Ng Ah Lek said that the arrests were made at different locations around the city with cooperation of personnel

Asfia: Masing’ll not be referred to Privileges Committee

KUCHING: There were no inconsistencies in the three speeches made by Deputy Chief Minister, Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing that misled the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) as alleged by Batu Lintang State Assemblyman, See Chee How recently. This was affirmed by DUN Speaker, Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia

Tribunal orders developer to pay purchaser RM9,560

KUCHING: The Sarawak Housing Purchaser Claims Tribunal has ordered a developer to pay a total of RM9,560 in damages to the purchaser of two units of double storey corner terrace house in Salak Land District and Matang Land District. Its president Dato Hajjah Maznah Dasmi also ordered the developer to

Sri Aman to host Agong’s birthday fete

KUCHING: The town of Sri Aman will be hosting the state-level birthday celebration of the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V on September 8 until 9, said Minister for Welfare, Community Well-being, Women, Family and Childhood Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah. The event will begin with a thanksgiving prayer

Over 1,000 illegal immigrants arrested

KUCHING: As of yesterday, a total of 1,112 illegal immigrants have been arrested by the State Immigration Department of Malaysia, this year. Its Director, Ken Leben said that the illegal immigrants were arrested during various operations at various sectors in the whole state. “They were arrested because of various reasons